What Works for Women in Undergraduate Physics?

Technology enabled active learning (TEAL) in introductory physics: Impact on genders and achievement levels

“…Consistent with the earlier literature (e.g. Whitten, Foster & Duncombe, 2003), the females appeared to be more in favour than the males of the experimental interactive, innovative instructional approach.…”

Science Anxiety and Gender in Students Taking General Education Science Courses

“…A summary of these efforts may be found in Whitten et al (2003). Although these efforts are not described as explicit anxiety reducers, they outline numerous activities which fit the anxiety intervention model.…”

“…Although some enrollment gender bifurcations, e.g., in biology and mathematics, appear to have decreased markedly over the last few years, others seem to persist. The "chilly climate" for females in science classes at various levels has been well-documented for several decades in US (e.g., Brush, 1991 and references therein;AAUW, 1992;Whitten et al, 2003) and in Denmark (Vedelsby, 1991;Mallow, 1993;Beyer et al, 1988;Tobias et al, 2002).…”

Lagging Behind: The Current State of Females in Physics

“…Foster student-faculty research to encourage less formal relationships with professors. Promote the safety of students who are working in departments alone or at night (Whitten et al, 2003). These behaviors would also benefit all physics students, not just the female students.…”

“…Physics clubs were formed to sponsor activities and to provide opportunities for socializing (Whitten et al, 2003). These practices would benefit all physics students, not just the female student.…”